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NEW: Design software HSC 2.0 for HALFEN HSC Stud Connector

Corbels, subsequently casted corbels and rebar
anchorings at end bearings

The new design software for the HALFEN HSC Stud Connector is
available now. It supports the design of concrete corbels,
subsequently casted corbels and the anchoring of rebars at end
bearings of beams and slabs. The design calculation is based on DIN
EN 1992-1-1, DIN EN 1992-1-1 / NA and the DIBt approval
Z-21.8-1973. This software is a useful planning and dimensioning
tool for the application of HSC anchors and includes information
about the reinforcement layout of the connection. The modular
design and the graphics in 2D and 3D allow a safe and professional
construction of reinforced concrete structures with HSC
anchors.

New - Various improvements compared to the
previous version.

Up to date - With the automatic or manual "Search
update" feature your software is always up to date.

Interactive - The interactive user guidance
detects incorrect input and provides helpful hints. This reduces
the processing time to a minimum.

Clear - HSC anchors and stirrups are drawn to
scale. The 3D graphics can easily be zoomed, swiveled, tilted and
rotated by 360°. In addition, loads and dimensions are shown in
2D-graphics. The current status of the static proofs and the
geometric boundary conditions considering the de-sign rules is
constantly adapted to the input. The result print out shows each
calculation step.

International - Free selection of German and
English language versions.

With the new version of the design software you have a powerful
tool at your disposal. Click here for a free software download!

New European Technical Assessment (ETA) for HALFEN HIT Balcony
connections

HALFEN as a supplier for balcony connections has already had a
(ETA) European Technical Approval which offers safety in planning
and application in the whole of Europe, since 2013. As an
award-winning innovation leader, winning a “TOP 100 Innovation
award” in 2018 for the 2nd time, HALFEN continues to
lead the way forward and to set new standards. We are pleased to
inform you that the HALFEN HIT-HP/SP Insulated connections are
approved in a new European Technical Assessment ETA-18/0189 since
the 21st June 2018. Therefore you can now realize a
larger variation of geometries for cantilevered (building)
elements.

Your benefits in planning are:

Now also included: HIT-DD Elements for bi-directional moments
and shear loads; connectors for parapets and corbels HIT-AT,
HIT-OTX and HIT-FT

A decrease in thermal conductivity for small load bearing
capacities as insulated connections with 2 (instead of 3 or 4)
(CSB) Compression Shear Bearings are now approved

Easier calculation as verifying the concrete compression strut
load bearing capacity 1/3 VRd,max is no longer necessary. This
makes the load capacity tables for HIT-ZVXX and HIT-ZDX much
simpler to use

With these improvements your planning and designing are now much
easier. You can find the new European Technical Assessment here. Take the time and check the details
for yourself! The updated technical catalogue will also be
available here shortly.

We will also gladly provide you with solutions specifically
developed for your individual construction projects. Contact us at:
es.res@halfen.de, Phone: +49 2173 / 970-422 or -461.